Green building
Transcript of Green building
Green BuildingColin Macones & Cory Stine
Great White SharksMay 12,2010
Overview
An environmentally friendly buildingMultiple waysRoofingWallsFloorsOther waysHelps save energy and resources
Application
Sustainability has been an area of focus in the past years
St. Louis Sheet Metal Union is planning a $15 Million green facility
They are renovating the old Missouri Boiler building
Roofing
Garden roofPlant life on roofAlso acts as insulation
Insulation
Natural materialsHayRecycled newspaperInstalled Correctly
Walls
Natural clay plasterCorkPlexwoodRecycled glass tyle
Floors
UnderComposite boardConcrete pavement
OverCork plankBambooCarpet tilesRecycled aluminum
tilesRecycled rubber
flooring
Wall Coverings
PaintLatex paint
Wall coveringsRecycled fabric wall
coveringRecycled wallpaperAbaca textile wall
coveringCork wall covering
Energy
Natural energySolar- Solar panelsWind- WindmillWater- Waterwheel
Simple ways
Energy Star/Water SenseTurn off waterTurn off lightsRainwater recaptureGrey Water
Water reuse
Rainwater is captured for later use
Recycling rainwater
Water from sink, bathtub, shower, and washing machine
Recycling used water
Creativity Piece
Google SketchUp of a Green CommunityAlso inside of house
Be Gre
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And remember, always…